Indiana
Lineworker programs in Indiana
6 listed power-line worker programs in Indiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $91,190Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $53,290Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $102,040Median pay (state)
- $116,720Top 10% earn over
2,540 jobs in Indiana · 6 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Lineworker pay in Indiana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $53,290 | $73,060 | $102,040 | $109,570 | $116,720 | $91,190 | 2,540 |
| United States | $51,470 | $67,270 | $95,320 | $109,740 | $128,690 | $91,970 | 131,070 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $72,820 | $105,930 | $123,430 | $128,160 | $131,760 | $112,230 | 1,830 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $52,110 | $67,860 | $105,300 | $110,820 | $115,290 | $92,700 | 650 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $76,390 | $99,880 | $103,790 | $125,230 | $125,230 | $105,370 | 130 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $62,340 | $82,000 | $101,810 | $103,810 | $117,020 | $96,650 | 100 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,860 | $77,000 | $93,150 | $106,560 | $119,070 | $91,240 | 730 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,510 | $59,380 | $77,020 | $98,430 | $106,120 | $77,720 | 650 |
Programs
Listed programs in Indiana
Every power-line worker program we matched in Indiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0301 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Lineworker | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 66 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Lineworker | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 26 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0303 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 0 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
| Vincennes University Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | Vincennes, IN | Associate degree | 0 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0399 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.